Google Docs has always doubled as adequate online file storage, but it looks like Google might be creating a full-featured cloud storage service, with a Dropbox-like desktop client to match. A reader over at GeekWire discovered that the service, called Google Drive had been enabled for his account, providing a Docs-like view of all your cloud files and a link to “Install Google Drive”. That’s all we know right now, between that reader’s discovery and a mess of rumors on the subject, but as always, we’ll keep you updated as we learn more. [GeekWire] More »

Googler Daniel Russell knows how to find the answers to questions you can’t get to with a simple Google query. In his weekly Search Research column, Russell issues a search challenge, then follows up later in the week with his solution—using whatever search technology and methodology fits the bill. This week’s challenge: What’s this musical instrument called?More »

If your laundry room is an eyesore, this easy DIY project can help you tidy everything up. It turns laundry baskets into slide-out drawers. You can adapt this project from blogger Ana White to store other things like recycling, toys, etc. More »

Every day we’re on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give everyone regular access to that exceptional hive mind. Help Yourself is a daily thread where readers can ask and answer questions about tech, productivity, life hacks, and whatever else you need help with. More »

Does your soup run into your salad? Tired of “stuff towers” (cutting boards on top of mixing bowls on top of toasters)? Is your kitchen just too damn small? No need to knock down walls. It’s time to upgrade the way you cook in limited space. Q&A site Stack Exchange provides some pointers.More »

This morning, Apple announced the next version of Mac OS X, dubbed Mountain Lion, is scheduled to be available at the end of summer. It’s filled with cool new features, but who wants to wait until this summer to get them? Here’s how you can get the best features of Mountain Lion right now. More »

Oddly enough, there aren’t too many contact management tools for Android that aren’t also dialer replacements, or focused entirely on replacing whatever built-in tool you have on your device already. We have to agree with our iOS counterparts on this one—Smartr by Xobni is the best address book for Android, if you’re looking for a contact manager that actually makes it easier to find and interact with the people you need to talk to. More »

When we write a post on Lifehacker, we have to add images. Sometimes we pull from stock photos and sometimes a screenshot will do the trick, but for our most important posts we take the time to make our own. We’ve turned some of the best into high-resolution wallpapers ready for your desktop. Come check ‘em out! More »

There are piles of address book alternatives for the iPhone, but after digging through them all we settled on Smartr Contacts as your best bet. It gives your contacts an upgrade by adding a historical overview of your interaction and adds social media updates to their pages. Overall, your address becomes much more useful. More »